What does the cryptic crossword clue "Socialite and seductress ditching husband, a composer (7)" mean?

The definition is "a composer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DEB (synonym="debutante, ‘socialite’") + USSY (synonym="‘seductress’") = DEBUSSY; definition: "a composer" The answer is DEBUSSY.

Socialite and seductress ditching husband, a composer (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29325 | 15 Across | 2024-03-08 flower

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